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F-Gas Legislation : gas engineers still not trained to the required standards
According to Develop Training, still thousands gas engineers still not trained to the required F-Gas standards. Mark Dougall, Director at Develop Training, explained: “Many engineers did not comply with the July 2011 deadline and many are now working illegally. We are worried about this for two reasons - not only could individuals be fined if they don’t gain their qualifications but we may also see a shortage of engineers able to legally under... [more]
Gas Safety Trust highlights the safety of oil-fired heating and cooking systems
The Downstream Incident Data Report, which reviewed carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning incidents in Great Britain between 1st July 2010 and 30th June 2011, is the first to include comparative data from oil and solid fuel installations, as well as gas and piped LPG. During the period covered by the report, there were no reported fatalities caused by CO in homes using oil, and just three non-fatal incidents, the lowest of all the fuel types. Even al... [more]
Five things to do in a gas emergency
If you own a property, you must arrange an annual boiler service and have all gas appliances checked regularly. Broken equipment can pump out carbon monoxide, so here’s what to do in a gas leak emergency. Call for help immediately If you smell gas, you must call the National Gas Emergency Service immediately on 0800 111 999 and notify your local sup... [more]
No Gas? No Problem
Plumb Center and Parts Center are fully equipped to service customers who sit off the mains gas network. No matter where the job is based, or what the fuel source is, Plumb Center and Parts Center can provide the solution. Many alternative methods of heating are widely used. As a result, Plumb Center and Parts Center stock everything from solid fuel burning stoves, electric and oil burners, to plastic oil tanks and complete LPG condensing syst... [more]
Fire Station cutbacks create greater need for Fire Prevention and Gas Safety Building Codes
Recent cutbacks to fire department budgets across the country have increased the importance of modern household and commercial fire prevention techniques and devices. A new 2012 code proposed for the International Fuel and Gas Codes looks to provide inexpensive,automatic thermal gas shutoffs for gas appliances, reports TECO Americas. These thermal shutoff devices stop the flow of natural, propane, and butane gases in the event of a fire, decreasi... [more]
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Training to Fight Natural Gas Fires
Johnson City, NY (WBNG Binghamton) One local fire department takes the time to train and prepare for fighting natural gas fires.
BC Safety Authority Issues Safety Order Related to Electrical Equipment Located in Sawmills
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA-- - The BC Safety Authority today issued a safety order relating to regulated electrical equipment ordering sawmills to verify that they have valid operating permits in place, that proper maintenance procedures are being carried out, and that incidents are being reported as ...
Safety Warnings Issued after Lightning Blamed in Deadly Fires
Safety officials warned the public after blaming lightning for four recent fires in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Mill blasts sparked by electrical and or mechanical equipment: WorkSafeBC
Burns Lake and Prince George fires, explosions likely started at conveyor level in basement
Fires broke out in Pathum Thani and Korat
A fire totally destroyed the temporary shelters of sawmill workers in Pathum Thani's Klong Luang district on Thursday.
Watchdog tells Greenpeace to stop 'encouraging anti-social behaviour'
Hippies told to stop asking for money to fund vandalism The UK's advertising watchdog has upheld a complaint against advertising by hippy collective Greenpeace, which solicited money to help in such things as breaking into power stations and defacing property.…
Electrical Safety Month: The Importance of Safety in the Home and in the Workplace
The president of the Electrical Safety Foundation International explains two campaigns created to save lives. The “Be in the Know about the New” campaign addresses latest residential technologies, while “How Do You Know?” helps assess workplace safety practices.
Boats: Blowing out gas fumes is a must; having a fire extinguisher is a must-have
The sky has cleared. We’ve had some breezy days, but those, too, have decreased.The honey-do list grows, the garden gets planted, the lawn mowed, and people are eager to get their boats on the
WorkSafeBC finds similarities between two deadly mill explosions
VANCOUVER - Investigators looking into two mill explosions in B.C. have found common elements that may have set off the fiery explosions that levelled the buildings and killed four men.
AFG FlameGuard Announces Result of Latest Deployment and Plan to Expand Marketing Direct to Building and Homeowners ...
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA-- - AFG FlameGuard Ltd. is a life safety technology focused company providing innovative fire suppression and prevention products and services. AFG is pleased to announce the latest impressive savings from deployment by first responders of the revolutionary waterless extinguisher ...
